Scope
This course covers the principles of Ultrasonic Testing Flaw Detector and prepares a candidate to :
- Setup and calibrate equipment
- Interpret and Evaluate Results with respect to Applicable Codes, Standards and Specifications
- Familiar with the scope and limitations of the Methods
- Write test reports.
Training
Training Material is presented in Module that are followed by Quizzes
Examination
- General
- Specific
- Practical
Candidates must score a minimum of 70 % in each individual test and a minimum
average of 80% in all three tests.
Lesson 1 : Basic Application of Ultrasonic
Lesson 2 : Ultrasonic Principle
Lesson 3 : Ultrasonic Equipment
Lesson 4 : Mode of Ultrasonic Wave Travel
Lesson 5 : Couplant and Ultrasonic Sound Energy
Lesson 6 : Attenuation, Acoustic Impedance and Resonance
Lesson 7 : Displaying Ultrasonic Indication
Lesson 8 : Ultrasonic Transducer and Standard Reference Blocks
Lesson 9 : Immersion Inspection
Lesson 10 : Ultrasonic Contact Testing
Lesson 11 : Application of Contact Testing
Lesson 12 : Nonrelevant Ultrasonic Indications
Lesson 13 : Types of Discontinuities that can be detected by Ultrasonic
Lesson 14 : Indentification and Comparation of Discontinuities
ASME Code
- ASME BPV Code Section V Article 4
> T-410 Scope
> T-420 General
> T-430 Equipment
> T-440 Miscellaneous Requirements
> T-450 Technique
> T-460 Calibration
> T-470 Examination
> T-480 Evaluation
> T-490 Documentation
- ASME BPV Code Section VIII (Accept/Reject Criteria)
- ASME B 31.1 – Power Piping
AWS Code
- AWS D1.1 Clause 8 Part F
- Table 8.2 UT Acceptance-Rejection Criteria (Static Loaded Non Tubular Connection in Tension)
- Table 8.3 UT Acceptance-Rejection Criteria (Cyclically Loaded Non Tubular Connection in Tension)
Standard
- ASTM E-273
Procedure
- Qualification Procedure (QP-04 & QP-2.4)
Other codes and standards can be discussed if pre arranged with the instructor at the time
of registration
- Pulse Echo Technique
- Contact Testing Method
- Straight beam and Angle beam Scanning
- Single V and Double V Butt joint
- Training on Weld defect samples (Flaw Tech sample kits)